Character Evidence – Prior Bad Acts – NC Criminal Law Update

In a recent (August 2, 2022) published opinion by the North Carolina Court of Appeals, the Court again addresses the admissibility of 404(b) Character Evidence.

The State provided written notice of its intent to introduce evidence of prior conduct and “bad acts” and specific acts of conduct. Prior to trial, the Defendant objected to the admission of such Character Evidence, filing a Motion in Limine.